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$119+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Dayton (DAY)

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CHI — DAY
Aug 20 — Aug 271
Thu 8/20
Thu 8/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Dayton

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Dayton
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Dayton. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/156:59 pm
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American Airlines
Sat 8/228:25 am
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Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/16$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/123:22 pm
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Nonstop1h 30m
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Sun 12/138:51 am
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Nonstop1h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/117:25 pm
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Nonstop1h 27m
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Sun 12/136:00 am
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Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/611:29 am
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Nonstop1h 18m
United Airlines
Mon 8/105:40 am
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Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/52:56 pm
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Nonstop1h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 8/125:46 pm
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ORD
Nonstop1h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2211:29 am
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Nonstop1h 18m
United Airlines
Thu 8/206:00 am
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Nonstop1h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/15:51 pm
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Nonstop1h 31m
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Mon 8/37:15 am
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Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/16$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/298:40 am
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Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 8/17:15 am
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Nonstop1h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/17$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/248:39 pm
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Nonstop1h 22m
American Airlines
Fri 7/3112:29 pm
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American Airlines
Deal found 7/17$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/253:00 pm
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Mon 7/272:23 pm
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United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/126:00 am
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1 stop6h 59m
Delta
Sun 12/136:00 am
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Delta
Deal found 7/16$1,573
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/56:05 am
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Wed 8/126:00 am
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Delta
Deal found 7/19$1,587

Find flight deals from Chicago to Dayton

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Dayton (DAY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$387

Good round-trip deal

$250 or less

Good one-way deal

$288 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Dayton that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Dayton that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/6

3:00 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Dayton

Mon 8/10

5:40 am-5:55 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$239

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/14

2:56 pm-5:16 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Dayton

Mon 8/17

5:46 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$239

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

8:40 am-10:58 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Dayton

Sun 8/16

7:15 am-7:53 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$239

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

8:29 am-10:49 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Dayton

Wed 9/16

6:00 pm-6:33 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$307

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

8:40 am-10:58 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Dayton

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-6:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$307
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/14

6:20 pm-8:31 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Dayton

Tue 11/17

7:15 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$307

ChicagoDayton

ORD - DAY

ORDDAY

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

3:00 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Dayton

Wed 8/12

11:34 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$324

ChicagoDayton

MDW - DAY

MDWDAY

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/15

4:39 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Dayton

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

$1,573

ChicagoDayton

MDW - DAY

MDWDAY

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/8

4:30 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Dayton

Mon 9/14

11:24 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$1,573

ChicagoDayton

MDW - DAY

MDWDAY

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

4:39 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Dayton

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-10:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

$1,573

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Dayton

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Dayton in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Dayton flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Dayton flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Dayton flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Dayton flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Dayton flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Dayton

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dayton from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Dayton

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Dayton?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dayton (average of $222). Flying from Chicago to Dayton in May is currently the most expensive (average of $415). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to DAY?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Dayton. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 21, 2026.

When flying from Chicago to Dayton, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Dayton

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Dayton. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 21, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to DAY are scheduled on a Tuesday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Dayton?

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Dayton?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Dayton. Price data was last updated on July 18, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Dayton flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dayton

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dayton. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dayton. Reviews last updated July 21, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Dayton. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,011 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,May 2023

ORD - DLH

Didn’t have to wait long for the plane and was in the lounge through that time could relax there made it nice.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,011 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,011 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,May 2023

ORD - DLH

Didn’t have to wait long for the plane and was in the lounge through that time could relax there made it nice.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,832 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,011 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Tim,May 2023

ORD - DLH

Didn’t have to wait long for the plane and was in the lounge through that time could relax there made it nice.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Dayton. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dayton from Chicago?

    Dayton (DAY), located 10.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Dayton. 2 airlines have flights to Dayton from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Dayton should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 22 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Dayton?

    United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Chicago to Dayton in just under 1h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 22m. The distance from Chicago to Dayton is about 240 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Dayton round-trip?

    Currently priced at $179, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Dayton and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $209. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Dayton for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Dayton?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Dayton consider choosing Republic Airways (88%), Envoy Air (83%) or Alaska Airlines (73%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Dayton?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Dayton? While on average our users pay $336, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $233. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Dayton), is priced around $237.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Dayton that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Dayton flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Dayton?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Dayton.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Dayton?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Dayton by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Dayton?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Dayton (average of $222). Flying from Chicago to Dayton in May is currently the most expensive (average of $415). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Dayton

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Dayton. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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